Important Program Information

Mandatory Orientation Meeting: Friday, November 30, 2018

Registration for orientation opens: October 29, 2018

Registration for orientation closes: November 27, 2018, or until seats are filled.

Program Start Date: January 18, 2019

The Nurse Assistant Program is being offered at MJC and the Columbia College Campus via video conferencing

How to register for orientation?

STEP ONE – Apply for admission to Modesto Junior College

STEP TWO- Register for the Mandatory Orientation

STEP THREE - Attend the Mandatory Orientation

STEP FOUR - Complete and submit ALL required documents discussed during orientation

**Please note, only these documents from participants who attend and sign in at the mandatory orientation will be accepted into the upcoming semester

The Nurse Assistant Program at Modesto Junior College is a one-semester course (NURSE 52, 5.5 units) that includes 60 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical experience within the guidelines set by the State Department of Health Services. The Program is offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. After successful completion of the Program, students are eligible to take the certification examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). The exam has been developed to meet the evaluation requirements of federal and state nurse aid and competency evaluation legislation. Red Cross testing is available at MJC at the end of each class. Program expenses vary for each individual. For financial aid information, call 575-7700. For inquiries about the program, call Allied Health, 575-6362.

Links to additional information

• Eligibility and Preparation
• Health Clearance Requirements for Students Enrolled in Nurse 52
• Program Costs
• Required Textbook
• Criminal Conviction Policy of Denial of Certification
• Syllabus
• Program Learning Outcomes
• Attendance Policy
• Program Curriculum
• Health Services
• Frequently Asked Questions